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Home My WebLink About20171050.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO APRIL 17, 2017 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, April 17, 2017, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Julie A. Cozad, Chair Commissioner Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern Commissioner Sean P. Conway Commissioner Mike Freeman Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Amanda Petzold Controller, Barbara Connolly El MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of April 12, 2017, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on April 12, 2017, as follows: 1) USR17-0003 — Delbert and Rosalie Wertz, do Winter Seed and Ag Services, LLC, and 2) USR16-0045 — Darren and Taryn Sharp. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. • AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. • CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS: EI 1) VALLEY VIKINGS DAY — APRIL 17, 2017: Chair Cozad read the certificate into the record, recognizing the Valley Vikings High School wrestling team as state champions. Coach Ryan Linsawm, spoke on the Wrestling Program's success for the past four (4) years, and thanked the Board for their recognition. Aaron Trujillo, Senior Captain, stated the experience has been a great opportunity. He stated the team won the tight race with their rival high school teams, Alamosa and Jefferson. Each Commissioner extended their congratulations. Commissioner Moreno commented on the sacrifices of the team and wished them the best in the future. Commissioner Kirkmeyer commented on the team's Si S3/Do 17 Minutes, April 17, 2017 Page 1 2017-1050 BC0016 leadership and them representing the Weld County community well. Commissioner Conway reflected on his personal experience wrestling and commented on the uniqueness of winning a State Championship four (4) years in a row. Chair Cozad agreed with her fellow Commissioners. (Clerk's Note: Meeting was paused for a photograph.) • PUBLIC INPUT: Karen Grillos, resident, commented on a Greeley Tribune article, dated April 10, 2017, on the Bright Futures Program. She expressed concern with this program being under- funded and not sustainable. She questioned why the fundraising goals were not met, and whether or not this will be placed as a burden on the taxpayers. She further expressed being supportive of education, but added free rides do not teach accountability. She clarified her position by stating obligations need to be outlined for the recipients. a Chair Cozad stated the Board is currently working on the marketing aspect of the program, the commitment to funds has not been made, and this portion of the program will be reviewed annually. She added that the Upstate Board ma approve it as an incubator. Chair Cozad advised Ms. Grillos the Board will respond to her in writing. IN Commissioner Kirkmeyer confimed the Board has not voted to put forth funds yet; rather, the motion to put forth funds into the program was a staff recommendation. In response to other comments made by Ms. Grillos, Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the voting equipment is not outdated. She clarified her quoted words "let it go" referenced the marketing portion of the program and the necessity of allowing outside sources to aid in the re -messaging of the program, and to allow for assistance on gathering donations for the program. Commissioner Kirkmeyer added the Board has been accountable to the taxpayers, and that this program has been viewed as a workforce initiative, not just an education initiative. She stated the return on investment will be educated workers in the work place, not placed in the County's jail. She further commented on the workforce initiative being a direct link to poverty. She encouraged Ms. Grillos to attend the work sessions on this program. Commissioner Conway thanked her for her comments and active participation. BIDS: • 1) APPROVE BID #B1700046, CR 74/SH 392 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Trevor Jiricek, Director of General Services, stated seven (7) bids were received, and staff recommends the lowest bidder, Simon Contractors, for the total amount of $6,230,559.42. Commissioner Conway moved to approve staff recommendation of said low bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. Chair Cozad thanked staff for finding ways to save the County funds. • 2) PRESENT BID #61700078, CENTENNIAL CENTER SIDEWALKS - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Mr. Jiricek stated a single bid was received, and staff will review the bid and bring back a recommendation on May 1, 2017. Toby Taylor, Director of Buildings and Grounds, stated this is the second round of bidding, and he is not certain why only one bid was received. He stated that the bid received is within the budget. 3) PRESENT BID #61700079, WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) - ONE STOP OPERATOR - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Mr. Jiricek stated two (2) bids were received, and staff will bring back a recommendation on May 1, 2017. Chair Cozad stated she may have to recuse herself from discussion and voting on the bid, since she sits on the Workforce Development Board. She stated she will seek council from Karin McDougal, Assistant County Attorney. NEW BUSINESS: el 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1119 LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FULTON DITCH SHARES (INFORMAL BID #B1700070) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PETROCCO FARMS: Devin Traff, Minutes, April 17, 2017 Page 2 2017-1050 BC0016 Department of Public Works, stated this lease agreement is with Petrocco Farms for a one (1) year period, in the amount of $1,568.00. He stated the total cost of the lease agreement will cover the annual assessments charged by the ditch company. He further explained the County's role in showing continual beneficial use of the water, because failure to show this may restrict the County's ability to use the water for augmentation purposes in the future. Mr. Traff added that Petrocco Farms is required to submit data indicating the beneficial use of the water prior to November 30, 2017. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said lease agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1127 LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LUPTON BOTTOM DITCH SHARES (INFORMAL BID #B1700070) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RAY DOMENICO FARMS, INC.: Mr Traff stated this lease agreement is with Ray Domenico for a one (1) year period, in the amount of $3,000.00. He stated the total cost of the lease agreement will cover the annual assessment costs charged by the ditch company. He stated this lease agreement is just like the previous item, where data to show beneficial use of the water will be submitted for the ditch company. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said lease agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously. El 3) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MAXIMUS CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.: Barbara Connolly, Controller, stated this is the annual agreement to prepare the County's cost allocation plan. She stated the Accounting Department collects all the required data and submits the data to Maximus Consulting Services, Inc., to prepare the actual report. This report is then submitted to the State on behalf of the County. She added, the County has worked with Maximus Consulting Services, Inc., for several years, and she has never seen a price increase. Ms. Connolly stated the total amount for services is $5,500.00. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement for services and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER FOUR (4) PETITIONS FOR CLASS C IRRIGATION AND NON -IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated these petitions are for the contracts previously approved by the Board on March 27, 2017, with the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District. He stated the first petition is for the augmentation with Bearson Pit in the total of 27.53 acres, which includes the assignment of 52 shares of the Lupton Meadows Ditch Company. The next petition is for the Koenig Reservoir, where 20 acre feet will be stored there and provided for the augmentation. The next two relate to the 3.75 shares of the Rural Ditch Company which will provide augmentation for the cells the County will keep with the Hokestra Gravel Pit, and secondly it will provide augmentation for the 5.7 acres for the irrigation of the Southwest Service Center. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said four (4) petitions and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD: The motion to approve said appointment to the Regional Communications Advisory Board, which was made by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously. El 6) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO THE EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL: The motion to approve said reappointment to the Extension Advisory Council, which was made by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously. Minutes, April 17, 2017 Page 3 2017-1050 BC0016 el 7) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD: The motion to approve said appointment to the 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board, which was made by Commissioner Freeman, and seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously. 8) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE CHILD PROTECTION CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL: The motion to approve said appointment to the Child Protection Citizen Review Panel, which was made by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously. El 9) FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2017-02, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: The motion to read by title only, which was made by Commissioner Freeman, and seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the record. Esther Gesick, Clerk to the Board, stated there have been no changes made since the second reading. She advised the language is included to indicate the Board's ability to modify the royalty percentage lease rate from 22.5% by resolution or further ordinance changes. No public input was given. The motion to approve on Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2017-02, which was made by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2017-02 was approved on Final Reading. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: did44)w .,,,do•(1 Weld County Clerk to the Board ty Clerk to the Board WELD CO NTY, COLORADO (:,/ Julie Cozad, Chair Barbara Kirkmeyer Minutes, April 17, 2017 Page 4 2017-1050 BC0016 a N M •.-9 a 63 kx, ... ,s a iz CITY L ,Z ADDRESS 0 A Z a J N EMAIL --.-4':=' -:\ O v 1 C NAME - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY t 5" Hello